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Doctors Reject Mensalão Man's Retirement Request

José Genoino, Workers' Party (PT) Congressman for the state of São Paulo, and one of the men convicted on corruption charges in the mensalão case, has had a request denied by Congress for his immediate retirement.

Genoino made the request alleging poor health; however, a report by a team of doctors from Congress affirms that he is not suffering from any serious heart condition.

Next week a process is due to begin in Congress aimed at stripping Genoino of his political powers - and therefore his right to retirement benefit. His request is an attempt to block this move.

According to a report written by four cardiologists, Genoino cannot be considered definitively unable to work. However, the doctors recommend that he rest for a period of 90 days, after which he will be reexamined. They also indicate that the analysis of his case may last up to two years, if there are future requests that his health be reevaluated.

The doctors have based their report on tests that Genoino underwent recently in the Cardiology Institute in Brasília, after being admitted with dangerously high blood pressure. Genoino also had a medical exam on Monday.

The PT will do its utmost to block Genoino's disempowerment; however, on Thursday Congress is due to decree the end of secret voting in this type of case, something likely to considerably reduce Genoino's chances. For Genoino to lose his status, at least 257 of the 513 members of Congress have to vote against him.

As a Congressman, Genoino receives a salary of US$ 11,500 per month. If his status is removed, he will receive a retirement payment calculated in relation to his years of public service (he entered Congress in 1983). This stands at nearly US$ 8600.

Genoino, 67, was given a sentence of six years and 11 months for his part in the mensalão scandal. This year he underwent surgery to correct his aorta. In September, he requested retirement, but a medical team ruled that he would have to undergo new exams in January.

However, following his conviction, Genoino filed a request for immediate retirement. He is currently living with relatives in Brasília, under a regime of provisional house arrest while the Supreme Court decides whether he will serve his sentence in a prison in the capital.

José Genoino, Workers' Party (PT) Congressman for the state of São Paulo, and one of the men convicted on corruption charges in the mensalão case, has had a request denied by Congress for his immediate retirement.
José Genoino, deputado do Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) pelo estado de São Paulo, e um dos homens condenados sobre acusações de corrupção no caso mensalão, teve um pedido negado pelo Congresso para sua aposentadoria imediata.

Genoino made the request alleging poor health; however, a report by a team of doctors from Congress affirms that he is not suffering from any serious heart condition.
Genoino fez o pedido alegando saúde fraca; contudo, um relatório de uma equipe de médicos do Congresso afirma que ele não está sofrendo de qualquer condição grave do coração.

Next week a process is due to begin in Congress aimed at stripping Genoino of his political powers - and therefore his right to retirement benefit. His request is an attempt to block this move.
Na próxima semana um processo é esperado para começar no Congresso almejando despojar Genoino dos seus poderes políticos – e, portanto, seu direito do benefício de aposentadoria. Seu pedido é uma tentativa de bloquear este processo.

According to a report written by four cardiologists, Genoino cannot be considered definitively unable to work. However, the doctors recommend that he rest for a period of 90 days, after which he will be reexamined. They also indicate that the analysis of his case may last up to two years, if there are future requests that his health be reevaluated.
De acordo com o relatório escrito por quatro cardiologistas, Genoino não pode ser considerado definitivamente incapacitado para trabalhar. Contudo, os médicos recomendam que ele descanse por um período de 90 dias, após o qual ele será reexaminado. Eles também indicaram que a análise do seu caso pode demorar dois anos, se houver futuros pedidos para que sua saúde seja reavaliada.

The doctors have based their report on tests that Genoino underwent recently in the Cardiology Institute in Brasília, after being admitted with dangerously high blood pressure. Genoino also had a medical exam on Monday.
Os médicos basearam seu relatório em testes que Genoino fez recentemente no Instituto de Cardiologia de Brasília, após ser internado com pressão alta. Genoino também fez um exame médico na segunda-feira.

The PT will do its utmost to block Genoino's disempowerment; however, on Thursday Congress is due to decree the end of secret voting in this type of case, something likely to considerably reduce Genoino's chances. For Genoino to lose his status, at least 257 of the 513 members of Congress have to vote against him.
O PT fará todo o possível para bloquear a retirada de poder de Genoino, contudo, na quinta-feira o Congresso é esperado para decretar o fim do voto secreto neste tipo de caso, algo provável para reduzir consideravelmente as chances de Genoino. Para Genoino perder seus “status”, pelo menos 257 dos 513 membros do Congresso tem que votar contra ele.

As a Congressman, Genoino receives a salary of US$ 11,500 per month. If his status is removed, he will receive a retirement payment calculated in relation to his years of public service (he entered Congress in 1983). This stands at nearly US$ 8600.
Como deputado, Genoino recebe um salário de 11.500 dólares por mês. Se seus “status” for removido, ele receberá um pagamento de aposentadoria calculado em relação aos seus anos de serviço público (ele entrou no Congresso em 1983). Este permanece em aproximadamente 8.600 dólares.

Genoino, 67, was given a sentence of six years and 11 months for his part in the mensalão scandal. This year he underwent surgery to correct his aorta. In September, he requested retirement, but a medical team ruled that he would have to undergo new exams in January.
A Genoino, 67 anos, foi dado uma sentença de seis anos e 11 meses pela sua participação no escândalo do mensalão. Este ano ele se submeteu a cirurgia para corrigir sua aorta. Em setembro, ele pediu aposentadoria, mas uma equipe médica disse que ele deveria fazer novos exames em janeiro.

However, following his conviction, Genoino filed a request for immediate retirement. He is currently living with relatives in Brasília, under a regime of provisional house arrest while the Supreme Court decides whether he will serve his sentence in a prison in the capital.
Contudo, após sua condenação, Genoino protocolou um pedido de aposentadoria imediata. Ele está atualmente vivendo com parentes em Brasília, sob um regime de prisão domiciliar temporária enquanto a Suprema Corte decide se eles cumprirá sua sentença em uma prisão na capital.